"Su Yue, do you remember this place? We saved a lot of civilians!"
Gong Ling smiled.
During the time we were away, the shopping center has been rebuilt. This time, itās under the Admiralās Mansionās invitation, with no involvement from those Yangxiang Sect beasts.
"Of course, I remember!"
Su Yue nodded, feeling wistful.
Itās been such a short time.
For humanities students, itās merely a semester, but for Su Yue and the others, it seems like several years have passed.
So much has happened in just six months!
"At that time, I almost died in this basement."
Liao Ping also felt a lingering fear.
"We were still too weak. If we had our current strength back then, how could the Yangxiang Sect have succeeded!"
Gong Ling sighed again.
"Haha, you have to take one step at a time. Weāre only freshmen now.
"Gong Ling, Liao Ping, you should hurry home!"
Su Yue said goodbye to them.
"By the way, our potential class might have a reunion, will you come?"
Liao Ping suddenly asked.
A school reunion during New Yearās is a routine for almost all students.
But given Su Yueās current status, he might not attend.
"Of course Iāll go, let me know then, and remember to invite the instructor as well!"
Su Yue waved and left straight away!
Unfortunately, Xu Baiyan is still out of contact, and according to Liu Yizhou, elder sister is resting.
In a while, I should visit elder sister.
"Goodbye, Gong Ling!"
Liao Ping nodded and hurried home.
The family doesnāt know Iām back yet, itās going to be a surprise for them.
Gong Lingās home is the nearest from here. She held the chief arcane bow, smiling in the cold wind.
"Grandpa, Iāve brought back the Gong Familyās chief arcane bow!
"Next, I will reclaim the title of Gong Familyās chief Arrow God, believe me, I can definitely do it."
Taking a deep breath, Gong Ling also rushed towards home.
...
This place holds tracks of when I delivered food.
This place has marks of my wandering.
I practiced my steps here, almost fell to my death.
Oh, is this buffet still open? Iāll give the owner a piece of my mind when I have time.
...
Su Yue didnāt run desperately; itās already late at night. Su Jianzhou and Su Jianjun are probably asleep, he plans to climb through the window, not intending to disturb their sleep.
On the way, Su Yue walked the paths he once trod, against the cold wind.
The things have changed, bringing a sigh.
Unknowingly, he and the tranquility of this city have grown somewhat mismatched.
Strolling aimlessly, before he knew it, it was almost dawn. Su Yue decided to skip sleep and continued wandering.
This city holds traces left by Dad.
Li Xingpei is now a good admiral, organizing Cengyan City in perfect order.
Su Yue visited many places through the night.
He returned to the Cosmic Mansion District only in the early hours.
Most of the windows were still dark. During the New Year, people generally sleep late and like to sleep in the morning.
"The juvenile dragonās essence has undergone many tests in the Research Institute, and the components are absolutely safe. Iām having Su Jianjun consume it, and with Uncleās grooming for a few more years, the next college entrance exam top scorer will surely be my little cousin, haha.
"Two top scorers in one family, itās simply phenomenal."
Su Yue was ready to go home.
"Hmm... Why are the lights on so early at home... No, why did they come on for a bit and then off again?"
Su Yue frowned.
Indeed.
Just now, the lights at home were on for just a few dozens of seconds before going off suddenly.
Su Yue was about to take the elevator when it stopped at his floor.
Someone was coming down!
Uncle?
Why is he coming out this early?
Su Yue checked the time, itās 4:30 in the morning.
However, it wasnāt Uncle coming down, but Su Jianjun.
The little guy has grown quite a bit, but seems to have gained some weight. He was wearing sportswear with a headband on, emblazoned with the words āRevengeā.
Su Yue quickly flashed to a corner.
Su Jianjun didnāt notice him.
At 4:30 in the morning, what was Su Jianjun, a little kid not even in middle school, doing out here?
And whatās with the headband on his forehead.
Revenge?
For such a young age, who does he want revenge against?
...
Afterwards, Su Jianjun started jogging around the neighborhood.
He showed incredible determination, running until he was utterly exhausted.
Then he found a secluded spot and started practicing boxing.
Yes!
Practicing boxing.
But not practicing techniques, just punching the tree, one punch at a time.
This is clearly a self-taught style, training to fight.
Su Yue observed that there was a particular obsession in Su Jianjunās eyes.
But this method is all wrong.
Even though Su Jianjun was wearing gloves, he doesnāt have Qi Blood in him, which will only dislocate his bones, or even injure him.
Luckily I got back in time, otherwise, who knows how long this kid would have been training.
He mustnāt ruin himself by overtraining.
"Iāll teach you to bully me, Iāll beat you to death!
"When I master my skills, Iāll thrash you when school starts.
"Daring to secretly pull down my pants or hide my homework, see how I deal with you!"
"Passion, passion... I must be strong as a man!
"Proudly facing countless waves, with blood as red as the sun, courage like iron, and bones like diamond... My chest is vast, my vision boundless... I strive forward..."
As Su Jianjun was training, he was muttering under his breath, humming a tune.
"Could it be... he was bullied?
"According to movie plots, when this song ends, the protagonist should exact revenge, but Su Jianjunās path is all wrong!"
Su Yue frowned even more.
This even comes with its own background music; elementary students today are so spirited.
Moreover, Su Jianjun is exceptionally passionate.
Itās obvious he lost a fight and wants to inspire himself for revenge.